the Skruffians at Jazz Central Studios

Purveying an infectious mix of ska, reggae, jazz, and soul, The Skruffians are a Minneapolis-based instrumental collective that celebrates the classic sounds of 60’s Jamaica. Inspired by The Skatalites, the legendary group that backed Bob Marley, The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, and countless other early Jamaican artists, The Skruffians’ joyful island grooves, jazzy horns, and soulful B3 organ brings to mind balmy evenings with a cold drink and good friends. It’s the musical equivalent of sunshine.

Featuring:
Rick Nair – Drums
Serdar Guvenc – Guitar
Brian Knox – Bass Guitar and Keyboards...

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Purveying an infectious mix of ska, reggae, jazz, and soul, The Skruffians are a Minneapolis-based instrumental collective that celebrates the classic sounds of 60’s Jamaica. Inspired by The Skatalites, the legendary group that backed Bob Marley, The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, and countless other early Jamaican artists, The Skruffians’ joyful island grooves, jazzy horns, and soulful B3 organ brings to mind balmy evenings with a cold drink and good friends. It’s the musical equivalent of sunshine.

Featuring:
Rick Nair – Drums
Serdar Guvenc – Guitar
Brian Knox – Bass Guitar and Keyboards
Tom Hutton – Bass Guitar
Dale Peterson – Hammond Organ
Jared Jarvis – Bari Sax
Joe Mayo – Tenor Sax
Todd Baer – Trumpet

…and possible special guest(s).

https://facebook.com/The-Skruffians

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